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Gregory offers packs fro 60-85L so these are ideal for someone who wants a larger pack.

They’re made of ballistic weave polyester which means they’re a little more durable than just your average polyester and more like sturdy nylon.

This pack has won numerous design awards for performance and comfort and it’s designed with a suspension system specifically for heavy loads.

The hip pockets are waterproof and the hydration sleeve can also be converted into a daypack of it’s own. Also based on the 75l size design ideal for a week’s travel.

1lb 3oz weight

14-22” size options

Rain cover

Polyester/Aluminum

Hydration Sleeve coverts to daypack

Pros:

With 5 exterior pockets alone there’s plenty of available storage here. There’s a swappable hip-belt and harness system so you can find what’s comfortable to you and no be forced to rely on factory measurements as well as a Lumbar lower back support.

The rain cover is integrated and it’s and got a front zip to access the main body as well as external water bottle holders. It comes in both adult and youth sizes. The straps are all adjustable which means it can be shrunk down to the size of a weekend pack if necessary. It’s a little hot but certainly could be worse

Cons:

Polyester is simply not as durable as nylon and the waist sizes are incredibly small. You’ll likely need to buy an additional extender for the hip belt if you’re not slender since the company shrunk the maximum size from 46” down to 40”.

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For slightly heavier loads and a harder terrain the south col is designed for mountaineering and is durable and sturdy. There’s plenty of room here and it weighs no more than the Lookout 50.

The padding isn’t excessive and in fact they’re positively thin compared to some but just as comfortable.

The main compartment is waterproof and while the outer pockets aren’t this will keep the majority of your stuff dry.

It offers an impressive 70l of space and is made of tough nylon fabric. The frame distributes the weight well and only has one strap so it’s very easy to adjust.

19-22” fit

Waterproof

3lb 11oz-3lb 13oz

400HD Nylon

Crampon pocket

Carrying System with sleeves

Pros:

There’s a lot of customization options here with a removable waist belt, removable top pocket, lash points and several gear loops.

There’s a webbing belt included for lighter loads and a large zippered pocket on the front for additional loads. In fact, there’s just pockets everywhere, it’s great for organizing.

It’s wipe clean thanks to the waterproofing and is lighter than the Lookout despite offering nearly 10l more space.

Cons:

The pack doesn’t slide on the frame and the single size means it’s only got limited appeal since it won’t fit most body types.

The axe attachment is a little tricky to figure out at first too and there’s several extra “features’ that just don’t seem that useful unless you’re specifically using the bag for mountaineering like the rope strap. There’s also no hydration or water bottle pocket.

Conclusion

The Baltoro is almost half the weight of most packs in this category and it’s sill got a pretty impressive storage capacity.

This is perfect for longer expeditions and unless you’re determined you need the extra few liters of space that the South Col 70 can provide this is the best expedition backpack overall.

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